Sunday, October 5, 2008
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| I love party foods! Especially dips! One of my favorite snack dips is Hot Broccoli Dip. It is a Pampered Chef recipe and it is so good! Our friend Danielle is the one who introduced it to us about 10 years ago. It was always a favorite when we got together for a Creative Memories scrapbook workshop, PartyLite candle show or just when we stopped over at each others houses! We hadn't had it for a long time.... I am talking like a couple of years. When I was planning Mama's surprise party back in August, I decided it HAD to be on the menu! So I had to hunt for the recipe because I couldn't remember it. It took a bit, but finally found a site that had it! I thought I should share it with y'all too! Hot Broccoli Dip 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped (about 6 oz.)Preheat oven to 375° F. Chop broccoli, onion, and bell pepper; place in a bowl. Grate parmesan cheese; add 2 tablespoons to vegetable mixture. Press garlic and add to vegetables along with remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into a small baker pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over top and surround with Pita Chips for serving. Yield 2 cups (16 servings) When I made it for Mama's party, it was enough for about 20 people. We eat it with tortilla chips. Normally just corn, but the blue corn are extremely good with it! Of course, we only eat organic too! ;) Let me know what you think of this recipe when you try it! I would love to know! You can read some more of my Snack Foods here. Got any favorite snacks or dips you love? :) Happy eatin'! Prayers and Blessings,  Find me here: The Daily Planet ©AmandaDixon2008 |
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
I Heart Clam Chowder
| One of my favorite soups is Clam Chowder. YUM! Back in February and March our menu plan had a whole week where we ate different soups for dinner. The Clam Chowder was my favorite! I found a really great recipe that I loved and thought I would share it with you too. Clam Chowder Ingredients: 3 slices turkey bacon, dicedI did not use any clam juice. I used just the cans of clams and then rinsed out the cans with water. It was plenty clammy too! Prep and Cook: Cook bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucpan. Remove bacon to paper towels with slotted spoon; drain. Add onion to bacon drippings; sauté until softened. Add potatoes and clam juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat. Add minced clams with their liquid. Whisk flour into milk; add to chowder with half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clam chowder thickens and bubbles, or about 3 minutes. Clam chowder recipe serves 4. This clam chowder is so good! I absolutely loved it! I think I am going to put it on the menu for this next week! Its really good with homemade rolls too! What is your favorite soup? Do you have a clam chowder recipe? Prayers and Blessings, Find me here: The Daily Planet ©AmandaDixon2008 |
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Homemaker In Training: Dinners In A Hurry
 My friend, Eyebright, has started this really great meme called Homemakers In Training. It was designed for all girls out there to learn to become better homemakers. Here is why Eyebright started this: "I realized that there are a lot of things that I don't know how to do, that will be necessary when I am running my own household. (Just a note on the side, isn't household kind of a cool word? For me, it means that my house is my stronghold, a place where I can protect myself from the world. I just thought that was neat.) So, I came up the idea to work on some of that stuff, and then post about it, sharing with you how I learned to do it. My schedule will be pretty loose. I will probably not post every Thursday. I also thought that other girls/women, would be interested in doing it too, so I am going to use a Mister Linky, that way, anyone else who participates, can go and look at how everyone else is doing. Then we can encourage one another in our efforts to become a Proverbs 31 woman."
I have really been meaning to join in these and always forget. But now I am going to participate every Thursday and you can too! :) This last week was Dinners In a Hurry and I would like to share some of my easy dinner ideas! Here is what Eyebright asked us to answer: What are your quick and easy recipes? CcubedN is a great quick and easy meal that you can make. It only takes about an hour for prep and cook time, so very practical. Cows In A Blanket Fun meal that doesn't take too much time, but very filling. Cows In A Blanket are a great on the go food too! Flat Tacos I love Mexican! Flat tacos are so good and easy to make. Plus you don't have to make the taco itself. Just make the beans and prepare the toppings and let the family top their own tacos! Fried Fish is a very great tasting dish that I just love! The batter is easy to whip up and doesn't take too long to fry either. If you are wanting a meal that is really healthy and good, but easy, go with fish! What kind of meals do you come up with, spur of the moment? I love creamy things. A lot of the meals I come up with that need something creamy use cream cheese or ranch. Those two ingredients will not only creamy your dish, but they also add a great flavor to it! Doing this meme is really fun and gives you a look into what kind of homemaker you are becoming even if you aren't one yet! :) If you would like to join in on the Homemaker In Training meme, then go to that link above! Prayers and Blessings, Find me here: The Daily Planet ©AmandaDixon2008 |
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Monday, September 8, 2008
The Homesteading Carnival #64: The Proverbs 31 Woman Edition
| Thank you for joining me this week for another amazing edition of The Homesteading Carnival. I had such a great time going through all these great submissions! I am so glad I was able to feature yours, if you submitted one! I had a really hard time figuring out what theme I wanted to use for my edition, and finally asked Mama if she had any ideas. She threw me some and one of them was Proverbs 31 Woman. I thought about that and didn't really think I wanted to do it, so I kept thinking about another theme. Finally got out my bible to read the scripture to see how I could use it as my theme. So without anymore talking, er, typing, here is how being the Proverbs 31 woman relates to The Homesteading Carnival! Proverbs 31:14
Dora Renee' Wilkerson found a Surprise Chocolate Fudge recipe that Melinda of The Jud-King Family shared. The secret ingredient: pinto beans!She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. Abi who lives on lighter side has a wonderful recipe for some Banana Nut Butterscotch Muffins. Proverbs 31:16
Kathi who lives at Oak Hill Homestead shares their end-of-summer wrap-up of activities Around the Homestead. So much to do when you live on a homestead!She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Jennifer Bogart who has a Quiverfull Family knows that an early frost means bringing in the harvest. So they have their Pic(k) of the Day, September 05, 2008 with a cute picture for you to see! Stephanie who wants to Stop the Ride! has some Simple Pleasures TT#28 for you to think over and enjoy around your homestead this week! Uncommon Joe took a Trip To The Zoo and got some amazing shots of some really neat animals! Proverbs 31:27
Stacy who is Delighting in the Days.... has a great kitchen tip for us as we bring in our harvests: How to Peel a Peach.She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Ivory Soap who has a Little House in the Suburbs shares the step by step process of How to Raise Backyard Laying Chickens. Larry Bogart who makes sure to Measure Twice, Cut Once was having trouble with Pocket Gophers , so he figured out how to trap them. Stephanie who has Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood has decided to Save the Bees. They took a field trip out to a beehive and she learned a lot about bees and why they are disappearing! Surfer Sam shares a lot of information on The Secret Lives of Bees. Honey, Health and Harvests and why its so important we keep the bees around! Proverbs 31:18
Miss Emily from the time that has elapsed has a really cute notebook that is easy to make . . . easy to use. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Sheri who lives in The Shades of Pink has a fun little organizer that she made from things around her home! Proverbs 31:13
Erica Burgan who is The Sojourner decided to make an An Old Fashioned Sock Monkey for her nephew's birthday!She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:19
H0MEFree who has the Marvelous Mud Washing Machine gives a great tutorial with pictures on how to Sew diapers and diaper wraps.She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. HowToMe wants to know if anyone else stores toys and seasonal clothing in plastic trash sacks? Well, after being given this tip from her neighbor, she changed. She found out How To Easily Make a Storage Sack from a pillowcase. Proverbs 31:20
Homesteader Belle wants to share a new site she found called Goods4Girls. The site will accept donated items for girls who don't have the supplies they need as a woman!She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:28
Jacque who is Walking Therein is excited because LucyLillie is Potty Training. She shares what is working for her and some great tips!Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Jocelyn who has A Pondering Heart is giving away a copy of the newest Chuck Black book: Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione. Head over and enter for your chance to win before September 10th! Here are more of some of the Coolest Contests Proverbs 31:17
Please remember to pray this week for the Drews who lost their precious Christian on August 26th. Also remember the Lirettes who lost their beloved daddy back on May 11th. Both need your prayers and support as their go on in life without their loved ones! Here are more Prayer requests.She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. I hope you enjoyed this edition! Please let me know what you though of it! If would you be so kind as to blog about The Proverbs 31 Woman Edition of The Homesteading Carnival, I would greatly appreciate it! Have a great day! Prayers and Blessings, Find me here: The Daily Planet ©AmandaDixon2008 |
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